THE camels owned by Bali Camel Safaris is run out of the Hotel Nikko Bali in Nusa Dua. They provide a journey in to a traditional historic seaweed farming village. Professional camel handlers will guide you through one of Bali’s eternal, ageless beach and bush setting with temples, monkeys and Balinese culture on these majestic yet gentle animals.

Introductions were made as these single-humped, 10 year-old camels knelt on the sandy white stretch of beach in front of the hotel. Be aware when the camel did stand, the feeling was comparable to riding a roller-coaster - a quick, rolling backward. The guide take the lead rope and prodded the camels into motion. read more…